Día Del Galeón Festival

The Philippines, the First ASEAN Culture Capital 2010–2011, will host the International Día del Galeón Festival 2010: Connecting Continents. With a 250-year history that connected four continents, the Galleon Trade was an essential trade route that served as a vessel for cultural exchange.

Events

Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Galeon Andalucia is a replica of the 17th century Galleon. Guest can hop on-board and jump into history!

WHERE: PIER 13, SOUTH HARBOR, MANILA (Next to Manila Hotel)

ADMISSION: FREE

DATES

October 6 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

October 7 9:00am – 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

October 8 8:00am – 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

October 9 8:00am-12:00pm

DAILY SCHEDULE (except october 6,9)

9:00am-12:00pm – LARGE GROUPS

9:00am-4:00pm PUBLIC

For Groups of 30 or more, email us your information and desired time between 9:00am-12:00pm. If there are no slots available, we will give you an afternoon schedule.

INDIVIDUAL GUESTS

There is no need for reservation for individuals and groups with less than 30 people

AGE LIMIT

Children under eight years old are not allowed due to safety reasons. Children under twelve need to be chaperoned

LOGISTICS

The Capacity of the Boat is 100 at a time, and guests will be asked to queue in line. Please expect some waiting.

For large groups and walk ins, it is suggested that you arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot. Late comers will be bumped off their slot

Some walking will be required from the registration to the boat, we advise that you are as comfortable as possible.

ACTIVITIES

There will be waiting area where guests can view an exhibit, mural paintings and information on the Galleon Trade. Also, there will be a creative trade fair selling indigenous arts and crafts, and items from around the world.

PARKING

There is no ample parking at the pier, however there will be some at Quirino Grandstand.

FOR RESERVATIONS

E-mail Abi Portillo at diadelgaleon@yahoo.com with your information including: day, time, number of guests, contact information.

The Galeon Andalucia is a replica of the 17th century Galleon. Guest can hop on-board and jump into history!

WEATHER

We do hope the weather cooperates with us. In case of heavy rain, the organizers have the right to close ship for safety reasons.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

To everyone concerned (the schools and parents, especially) we regret to inform you that due to logistical issues, children below 8 years will not be allowed at the docking area of the Galeon Andalucia.

In addition to that, children below 12 yearsmust be accompanied by an adult.

Open to applicants with an expertise in any artistic discipline connected with the experience of the Galleon Trade and its manifestations. Knowledge of Indigenous and Hispanic cultures is preferred. Upon acceptance, delegates will take part in lectures, tours, presentations, and multi-media performances and be party of the Juana la Loca multi-media performance.

Lectures are for individuals who are interested in learning about Galleon Trade themes. For those who choose lectures, there will be 1–2 lectures per day; we will provide multimedia workshops complimentary for those who choose lectures for this week.

We are very sorry about the constant changes, but they are because of technical difficulties. However, we promise to update everybody as soon as we get the details down pat. Thank you for bearing with us, and we hope to see you at Artes Talleres! :)

Learn about the Galleon Trade-the good, the bad, and everything in between.Learn indigenous dance and world music from the Masters.
Join our fabulous lectures and workshops!

Registration from Sep 24-Sep 28. 5 days of fully packed lectures and workshops is only 2,500. Join now, slots are limited.
Go to www.ncca.gov.ph and check the Dia Del Galeon Festival, or email us at diadelgaleon@yahoo.com for registration information

Lecture 8: The Architectural Plan and Town Planning in the Colonies (30 minutes)
Lecture 9: Biodiversity- Flora and Fauna during the Galleon Trade (30 minutes)
Lecture 10: The Indigenous Peoples in the Americas during the Galleon Trade era (45 minutes)

Lecture 11: The Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines during the Galleon Trade era

INTERACTIVE FUSION WORKSHOP:
INDIGENOUS MUSIC AND DANCES from the Philippines and other countries participating

Lecture 12: The Environment Then and Now:
Global Warming, Climate Change, etc.
Biodiversity Then and Now

Lecture 13: Maritime Conditions then and Now

September 28, Tuesday 8:00 am

Music and Movement Workshop:

Lecture 14: The Chinese in the Philippines during the Galleon Trade (45 minutes)

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Philippines, the First ASEAN Culture Capital 2010–2011, will host the International Día del Galeón Festival 2010: Connecting Continents. With a 250-year history that connected four continents, the Galleon Trade was an essential trade route that served as a vessel for cultural exchange.

The festival will be held from September 21-October 11 in the Philippines and will include workshops, exhibits, educational tours and the docking of a replica Galleon in Manila Bay.Artes Talleres: The International Workshop is a major component of the festival which will bring artists and historians from around the world to collaborate and fuse their artistry with Galleon Trade themes.